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Aijaz Ahmad

NBP’s decline

AS of 21 April 2025, digital services of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) remain suspended for the 11th consecutive…

The Internet dilemma in Pakistan

IN today’s world, internet access is as essential as electricity and water. From education and business to healthcare and governance,…

Afghan refugee policy

FOR over four decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, a responsibility that began with the 1979 Soviet invasion…

Real estate in decline

THE real estate sector has long been a pillar of Pakistan’s economy, driving investment, employment and development. However, recent increases…

Crackdown on encroachments

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has taken a commendable initiative in tackling the longstanding…

Reviving Pakistan’s cotton sector

PAKISTAN’S reliance on imported cotton has surged, with 1.192 million bales already shipped from the United States, making it the…

Unmasking Pakistan’s begging mafia

  BEGGING in Pakistan has moved far beyond an individual’s plea for survival. It has evolved into a calculated, exploitative…

Why no action on the IPP crisis?

THE recent disclosure by former Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz has brought to light the staggering financial burden Pakistani consumers face…

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